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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Irresistible Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Quick & Flavorful Comfort

A quick and satisfying Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe that transforms chicken into a sticky, sweet sensation, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy; can substitute with chicken breasts.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Consider using brown rice for a heartier texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Provides sweetness and a glossy glaze.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite store-bought option or make your own.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Coat chicken thighs with half of the sauce, place in the dish, and pour remaining sauce over the top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through, until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over rice with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.

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